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Work History
Education
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Selected Professional Development & Training
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SUAN ZA TUANG

East Perth,Australia

Summary

Professional Civil Engineer with over 13 years of experience in complex civil and marine infrastructure projects across Singapore and Australia. Proven expertise in project management, stakeholder engagement, traffic management, structural works, and WHS compliance. Member of Engineers Australia with unrestricted work rights as an Australian Permanent Resident. Strong track record of delivering large-scale projects on time, within budget, and to strict safety standards.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Engineer

Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd
05.2023 - 07.2025

Project: CR117 Cross Island Line - Design and Construction of Bright Hill Interchange Station and Tunnel (SGD526M)

Key Responsibilities

  • Directed teams of engineers and supervisors, overseeing daily site activities and construction progress.
  • Managed submissions and approvals with authorities and key stakeholders.
  • Performed design calculations for stormwater runoff and drainage diversions.
  • Planned and implemented traffic diversions, ensuring minimal public disruption.
  • Oversaw construction of temporary and permanent structures.

Key Achievement

  • Optimised traffic diversion sequencing, saving a bus stop and PUDO facility from demolition and relocation.

Senior Engineer

Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd
05.2021 - 05.2023

Project: Construction of Offshore Marine Center 2 @ Tuas (SGD73M)

Key Responsibilities

  • Planned and sequenced installation of spun piles, steel pipe piles, and contiguous bored piles.
  • Supervised marine works, including dredging and scour protection.
  • Oversaw construction of slabs, walls, fenders, and amenities.

Key Achievement

  • Delivered project on time and budget with zero accidents and remedial works.

Site Engineer/Senior Engineer

Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd
06.2015 - 05.2021

Project: T219 Thomson East Coast Line – Construction of Orchard Station and Tunnel (SGD498M)

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinated with multiple authorities and stakeholders for approvals.
  • Planned and supervised ERSS systems (sheet piling, soldier piling, strutting, decking).
  • Oversaw ground improvement works (TAM, jet, fissure grouting)

Key Achievements

  • Reduced project delay from 28 to 14 weeks by re-sequencing works; cut traffic diversion stages from 25 to 13.

Site Engineer

Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd
03.2014 - 06.2015

Project: Land Reclamation for Pasir Panjang Terminal Phases 3&4 (SGD100M)

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervised demolition of marine/land structures and site preparation for piling.
  • Directed soil improvement (dynamic & vibro-deep compaction) with quality testing.

Key Achievement

  • Advanced progress by innovating demolition methodologies.

Site Engineer

GTMS Construction Pte Ltd
09.2012 - 02.2014

Project: Four nos. of 3-storey sub-stations and one startup office (SGD1M)

Key Responsibilities

  • Managed site activities from piling to client handover.
  • Conducted QC inspections and prepared risk assessments.

Key Achievements

  • Delivered project within time and budget; built strong project management skills.

Education

Master of Civil Engineering
Yangon Technological University, Myanmar
01-2011

Bachelor of Civil Engineering
Mandalay Technological University, Myanmar
01-2008

Skills

  • Project & Construction Management
  • Traffic & Drainage Design / Diversions
  • Stakeholder & Authority Liaison
  • Structural & Marine Works Supervision
  • WHS & Safety Compliance (White Card holder)
  • Leadership & Team Management
  • Problem Solving & Risk Mitigation
  • Tools: AutoCAD (2D), MS Office (Advanced), MS Project (Basic), Synchro Scheduler (Basic)

Timeline

Senior Engineer

Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd
05.2023 - 07.2025

Senior Engineer

Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd
05.2021 - 05.2023

Site Engineer/Senior Engineer

Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd
06.2015 - 05.2021

Site Engineer

Penta Ocean Construction Co. Ltd
03.2014 - 06.2015

Site Engineer

GTMS Construction Pte Ltd
09.2012 - 02.2014

Master of Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Certifications & Memberships

- Professional Engineer (Civil), ANZSCO 233211, Skill Level 1
- Member, Engineers Australia
- White Card – Construction Induction (WA, 2025)
- Project Leadership, Budget & Financial Management, Project Planning (Korn Ferry/Duke Corporate Education, 2024)
- Construction Safety Management (LTA Academy, Singapore, 2024)

Selected Professional Development & Training

  • Workplace Safety and Health (Confined Space, WSH Control Measures – 2022)
  • Manage WHS in Construction Sites – 2020
  • Construction Safety Management for Contractors – 2020
  • Work-at-Height Assessor Training – 2014
  • AutoCAD (2D/3D/Isometric) & Quantity Survey & Site Management – 2012
  • PMP (2025-In progress)


Referees

Available upon request.

SUAN ZA TUANG